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Licorice Pizza
2021 133 min Canada, United States of America R 18+
★7.8
Drama, Comedy, Romance
Director: Paul Thomas Anderson
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Description
The story of Gary Valentine and Alana Kane growing up, running around and going through the treacherous navigation of first love in the San Fernando Valley, 1973.
Budget:
$40M
US Gross:
$17.32M
Worldwide:
$33.28M
Starring
Will Angarola
Actor
Griff Giacchino
Actor
James Kelley
Actor
Awards
BAFTA 2022
— Best Original Screenplay
Golden Globe 2022
— Best Actress (Comedy or Musical)
BAFTA 2022
— Best Actress
Academy Awards 2022
— Best Director
BAFTA 2022
— Best Film Editing
BAFTA 2022
— Best Original Screenplay
BAFTA 2022
— Best Picture
Golden Globe 2022
— Best Screenplay
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2022
— Breakthrough of the Year
BAFTA 2022
— Best Director
Golden Globe 2022
— Best Picture (Comedy or Musical)
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2022
— Best Supporting Actor
Academy Awards 2022
— Best Screenplay
Golden Globe 2022
— Best Actor (Comedy or Musical)
Key opinion
Licorice Pizza is widely praised for its evocative 1970s atmosphere and the compelling, naturalistic performances of its two lead newcomers. While many celebrate its loose, episodic, and nostalgic charm, a segment of the audience finds the rambling narrative and unconventional age-gap dynamic to be either aimless or disconnected from traditional storytelling.
| Acting | Newcomers Alana Haim and Cooper Hoffman deliver raw, revelatory performances that anchor the film with surprising chemistry and emotional depth. | |
| Production | The film meticulously reconstructs the 1970s San Fernando Valley through authentic period design, costumes, and an immersive soundtrack. | |
| Direction | Paul Thomas Anderson's direction succeeds in creating a dreamy, atmospheric mood that captures the feeling of youthful aimlessness and nostalgia. | |
| Screenplay | The episodic, free-flowing narrative structure is praised by some as an immersive experience, while others perceive it as lacking cohesion and feeling self-indulgent. | |
| Runtime | The film's runtime polarizes viewers; some find the unhurried, meandering pace charming, whereas others find the lack of a traditional plot arc exhausting. |